Corinthians

American

[kuh-rin-thee-uhnz] / kəˈrɪn θi ənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

either of two books of the New Testament, 1 Corinthians or 2 Corinthians, written by Paul. 1 Cor., 2 Cor.

Corinthians British

/ kəˈrɪnθɪənz /

noun

(functioning as singular) either of two books of the New Testament (in full The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians )

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She eventually earned a place in the Under-15 side of Corinthians, a powerhouse of South American women's football with six Copa Libertadores titles.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Lingard's former United team-mate Memphis Depay was among those who convinced him to join Corinthians - and the Dutchman has since helped him settle in.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In a game where momentum swung both ways, Corinthians struck a 96th-minute penalty to force extra time in which Arsenal's Catilin Foord then emerged as the hero with a 104th-minute winner that secured the silverware.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy restored Arsenal's lead and the celebrations were beginning around the Emirates when Corinthians snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“Reverend Coles can, and Dr. Singleton,” Corinthians corrected her.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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